Blaketown student suspended for bringing knife to school

A Crescent Collegiate student has been suspended, and a spokesperson for the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District said further discipline is likely.

The Newfoundland and Labrador English School District says there was an incident on Wednesday at Crescent Collegiate in Blaketown involving a number of students — one of whom had a weapon in his possession.

The student, who had a knife, has been suspended.

A spokesperson for the district said further discipline is likely.

The board said while it would not comment on specifics, as the incident is under investigation, the RCMP has been notified.